Sumatra’s Flash Floods Reflect the Failure of Forest and Spatial Governance
The flash floods and landslides that struck several areas on Sumatra Island in late November and early December 2025 were one of the deadliest…
Editorial
When Currency Becomes a Symbol of Sovereignty
National currency is the most concrete symbol of a country’s sovereignty, representing complete control over the economy and a nation’s ability to govern itself.…
The Rise of New Hope in a Big City
The election of Zohran Mamdani as Mayor of New York City, United States, on November 5, 2025, defeating former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo…
When Subsidized Fuel Invites Doubt
Public Doubt over Pertalite Quality: From Brebet Engines to Trust Issues Over the past week, residents in several areas of East Java — including…
A Year of Prabowo-Gibran: A Green Report Card, But Marred by Mass Poisoning by MBG and Waves of Demonstrations!
As an opening, the FactMeter Team extends congratulations on the one-year anniversary of the leadership of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo…
The Series of Terror Attacks Against Tempo: What Does It Mean?
According to Muhid (2025), some time ago within a span of four days, the Tempo Media Office experienced a series of terror attacks that…
Femicide Cases Highlighted, Education Alarm for Gender-Based Violence
The commemoration of International Women’s Day invites us to reflect once again: has our understanding of gender awareness truly been formed? Have we created…
Understanding and Countering Influence Operations (IO)
Efforts to manipulate voters have threatened elections around the world. Global democracy is at risk due to attempts to manipulate digital conversations. Paid professionals,…
#kaburajadulu and the New Generation of Indonesian Migrant Workers
Indonesian youth are increasingly interested in working abroad. At a productive age, the desire to obtain high-paying jobs has captivated Indonesia’s younger generation. The…
Loss of Life Due to Hoax
At least 12 residents were killed, while 23 civilians and 18 security personnel were injured in clashes in Wamena, Papua, on 23 February 2023.…